･We attempted to extend the shelf-life of the Japanese luxury melon (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus, ‘Harukei-3’) via modification of the ethylene synthesis pathway with the genome editing technology, CRISPR/Cas9 system.
･The results show that CmACO1 knockout via CRISPR/Cas9 extended the shelf-life of melon.
･Genome editing technology would reduce food loss and contribute to food security because the crops via genome editing can be considered non-genetically modified crops.
